Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Averett led by double figures early, but Ferrum College rebounded to defeat the Cougars 83-59 on Tuesday night at the Grant Center. The loss ended Averett's four-game winning streak.

Averett (7-4, 3-1 USA South) led by as much as 12 points in the first half, but Ferrum (7-3, 3-0 USA South) cut the deficit to 37-32 at the half.

The Panthers dominated after the break, as three of the Cougars' starters battled foul trouble early in the second half. After trading baskets in the opening minute following halftime, Ferrum went on 16-2 run to go ahead by nine with 12 minutes to play. The Panthers, who outscored the Cougars 24-8 in the paint in the second half, stretched their lead to as much as 24 — the final deficit.

Five Ferrum players scored in double figures, with Miranda Carrasco's 20 points leading the way. Ashley Norton scored 14 before fouling out, while Brittney Bullock and Kristen Keith added 13 apiece. Tonya Wright chipped in with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Freshman Liz Martin scored a career-best 20 points to pace the Cougars' offense. Her previous high was 12 points, which she scored on two occasions earlier this season. Sophomore Ashley Washington got a defensive rebound late to secure her fifth consecutive double-double. She finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Averett returns to action on Saturday at Greensboro College at 2 p.m.